WEBO Radio, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Binghamton Hotel Employee Saves Life of Choking Infant

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

Quick actions by a Binghamton Double Tree employee saved the life of a six-week-old infant. A guest on her way home to Maine was staying in the hotel when her daughter started choking. She rushed the baby girl downstairs to the lobby... Read More.

Local Firefighter Receives Statewide Recognition & Scholarship

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

A young local firefighter is being recognized at the state level. Owego Firefighter Jessica Jones has been awarded the Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship from the Fireman’s Associaton of the State of New York. Jones joined the fire department as soon as... Read More.

West Broome Boys and Girls Club to Receive $100,000 Grant

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome is receiving some much-needed funding for major repairs to their Endicott facility.Senator Fred Akshar joined children and staff to announce a $100,000 state grant. The money will be used to repair a leaking roof, along with... Read More.

Three Arrested in Norwich Burglary

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three people for burglarizing a home in North Norwich. The suspects were caught Saturday when a neighbor saw them fleeing the residence and called it in. All three suspects were sent to the Chenango County Jail held on $5,000... Read More.

Oxford Veteran’s Home Hires Additional Staff

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

The Veteran’s Home in Oxford has added 15 new staff members. The additions come after scrutiny over vacancies that had not been filled at the home. The workers union that oversees the staff at the home, as well as Assemblyman Crouch and... Read More.

WEBO Sports Roundup

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

There weren’t enough Rubber Duckies in Binghamton last night to keep the Rumble Ponies game afloat. Last night’s rained out game turns into a double header tonight against Akron beginning at 5:35.Also from NYSEG Stadium, the Rumble Ponies won’t get the chance... Read More.

Final Respects Paid to NY State Trooper Joel Davis

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

New Yorker’s paid their final respects and laid to rest 36-year-old New York State Trooper Joel Davis over the weekend.Trooper Davis was killed in the line of duty last Sunday night responding to the report of “shots fired” during a domestic dispute... Read More.

Guilty Pleas in Binghamton Drug Trafficking Case

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

Two men pled guilty in Binghamton Court on Friday to their roles in drug trafficking. 39-year-old Devon Johnson and 45-year-old Maurice Rollins will be sentenced on September 8th for criminal possession of a controlled substance. This was part of a bust that... Read More.

Four Arrested in Cortland County Meth Lab Bust

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

Four people were arrested in the Town of Homer Saturday evening on suspicion of manufacturing meth. The Cortland County Sheriff’ s office made the arrests at an apartment on Little York Road, after attempting to serve warrants on two individuals. That’s when officers discovered... Read More.

Scorpion Security Products Has Moved to Larger Facility

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

A Vestal design and manufacturing business has moved into a bigger space. Scorpion Security Products manufactures and distributes anti-theft security devices often seen on high-dollar items for sale in retail stores. The company designs and makes brackets which are sold across North... Read More.

Broome County Humane Society Sees High Rate of Strays in July

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

Its been a busy month at the Broome County Humane Society. They’ve taken in 15 dogs since July 4th, which is unusually high. Shelter workers and volunteers are putting in extra time. Many of these animals are available for adoption.

Big Weekend for Area Festivals

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

This weekend was a big one for festivals around our area. The 55th Annual Binghamton Festival went all weekend long featuring arts, crafts, and live music on Court, Washington and State Streets.In Whitney Point it was the 5th Annual Block Party on... Read More.